Motorcycle?

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

It's almost riding time here in Alaska and I'm getting excited to get the bike out on the road. If you have a bike and like to ride, share photos and possibly some of your rides.

Personally, i own a 2008 URAL Patrol with sidecar. It is a Russian military bike with 2wd.

[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

SWEEET! Before I had kids I had a Ninja EX500. Fun little bike. Would love to get back into riding. This should be a fun thread.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

Natty, you ain't cool enough for a bike.

[JSHoosier 19,816]

I don't ride, but man would I love to have an MV Augusta F4.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

What is that?

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[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

For anyone looking to get into riding, I can't stress enough the importance of attending your local MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) class. It's generally a Saturday or two of drivers ed for bikes. You are extremely exposed and vulnerable on two wheels so it's important to receive the proper training.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

Sage advice Natty! Same goes if you get into sidecars. They ride completely different from those 2 wheeled monsters. There are sidecar classes out there, if you need help with finding one, pm me.

[JSHoosier 19,816]

33 minutes ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

What is that?

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It's this gorgeous piece of Italian engineering.

[JSHoosier 19,816]

After doing some looking, I was wrong.  It's the MV Agusta F3 that I want.  Seen below.

 

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

Holy cow! that thing looks BA!

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

I think that is the bike my brother in law was wanting down in E'ville.

[Dalton26 16,892]

I've been looking into getting a motorcycle myself. My biggest problem has been finding something that I'm comfortable on, I've checked out a few so far and I just feel too tall for them(legs too long).

[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

I've been looking into getting a motorcycle myself. My biggest problem has been finding something that I'm comfortable on, I've checked out a few so far and I just feel too tall for them(legs too long).

What style are you looking at?

[Dalton26 16,892]

What style are you looking at?

Anything besides a sports bike tbh. I'm not too picky I just want comfort. A friend of mine who has a few bikes told me to check out the victory judge so I'm trying to find one close to me to check out.

[JSHoosier 19,816]

2 hours ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

Holy cow! that thing looks BA!

Yeah, the F3 is a beautiful bike.

The Polaris Slingshot I think is pretty awesome looking too.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

Try the BMW adventure series. they are good for mutant (tall) folks

[JSHoosier 19,816]

41 minutes ago, dalton26 said:

 

 

Anything besides a sports bike tbh. I'm not too picky I just want comfort. A friend of mine who has a few bikes told me to check out the victory judge so I'm trying to find one close to me to check out.

I was thinking about getting a bike license and starting riding myself.  I noticed that with beginner oriented bikes they tended to feel cramped, and that's with me just being 6'2.

[Dalton26 16,892]

I was thinking about getting a bike license and starting riding myself.  I noticed that with beginner oriented bikes they tended to feel cramped, and that's with me just being 6'2.

That's been my problem so far I'm 6'7.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

@dalton- WTF?????

Go with a BMW R1200

You can ride all year round! and not worry about gravel or potholes or anything.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

You will certainly feel comfy on a Beamer.